What are the best dying planet novels?

Sure. 'The Drowned World' is a great one. It focuses on the environmental aspect of a dying planet as sea levels rise and change the entire landscape. 'Parable of the Sower' also has strong environmental themes. It shows how environmental degradation, like droughts and lack of resources, contributes to the world's downfall.

Kim Stanley Robinson's 'Red Mars' is also great. It's part of a trilogy that delves deep into the political, social, and environmental aspects of colonizing Mars. It shows how different groups of settlers with different ideologies interact and compete as they try to build a new society on the red planet.

The 'Barsoom' series by Edgar Rice Burroughs, apart from 'A Princess of Mars', also contains many excellent sword and planet tales. The series features a hero's journey across the Martian landscape, facing off against various foes, with a good mix of sword - fighting and exploration of the alien planet.

Arthur C. Clarke's '2001: A Space Odyssey' is also great. It not only explores the planet Saturn's moon, Europa, but also delves deep into the evolution of human intelligence and the relationship between humans and advanced alien intelligence. The story is complex and thought - provoking, with vivid descriptions of space exploration.

One of the best 'dying earth stories' is 'The Dying Earth' by Jack Vance. It presents a far - future Earth with a decadent and dying civilization. The unique settings, complex characters, and Vance's rich prose make it a classic. Another could be some post - apocalyptic tales where the Earth is on the verge of destruction due to environmental disasters or alien invasions.

One great one is 'Alien: Out of the Shadows'. It effectively uses the concept of a terrifying alien on a desolate planet. The sense of isolation and the unknown that the characters face creates a truly horror - filled atmosphere.

Well, 'Hyperion' by Dan Simmons is among the top. It takes you on a journey across a strange and diverse future universe with different planets to explore. 'Ender's Game' by Orson Scott Card also has elements of planet exploration as Ender travels to different planets in his military training. And then there's 'Foundation' by Isaac Asimov. Although it focuses more on galactic civilization, there are aspects of exploring different planets within that vast galactic scope.

One of the best is 'John Carter of Mars'. It features a hero, John Carter, who is transported to Mars. The art in these graphic novels beautifully depicts the strange and alien landscapes of Mars, along with the unique sword - fighting and adventure elements. Another great one is 'Barsoom' which also takes place on a Mars - like planet. It has exciting battles and a richly detailed world filled with different species and cultures.

One of the best is 'Dune' by Frank Herbert. It features the desert planet Arrakis and the complex politics and ecology involved in colonizing and controlling it. The world - building is extremely detailed.

Yes. The novel by William Faulkner has been included in the Modern Library 100 Best Novels. Faulkner's unique narrative style, complex characters, and exploration of themes like death, family, and the human condition contribute to its place on this prestigious list. It's a prime example of Southern Gothic literature with its dark and often grotesque elements.